Jo Jones (later known as Papa Jo Jones) was an American drummer, one of the most influential in the history of jazz.

Christian Joseph Edward Stepien (born June 13, 1978 in Toronto, Canada) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and photographer. Stepien's music career began in 1998 with the release of "In the middle of...", a collection of folky, acoustic tracks. His music has since infused a more ska/reggae feel, along the lines of the seminal California group Sublime. His first foray into poetry came in 2001 with his book "I am not here", …

Dinah Washington was at once one of the most beloved and controversial singers of the mid-20th century -- beloved to her fans, devotees, and fellow singers; controversial to critics who still accuse her of selling out her art to commerce and bad taste. Her principal sin, apparently, was to cultivate a distinctive vocal style that was at home in all .. more

Over 20 years experience in investment banking and private equity, and in corporate finance and operations. Advised companies in Latin America, the Caribbean and U.S. Hispanic markets since the early 1990s. Specific experience in media & entertainment and technology, as well as food, hospitality, retail and transportation sectors. Transaction experience encompasses mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, corporate finance and capital raising, leveraged . . .

Widely experienced technical project manager with over fifteen years of hands-on product definition, development, and delivery. Industry background includes semiconductors, energy/electricity, software products, ASP, and e-commerce companies. Adept at leading/driving cross-functional teams to implement mission critical applications and to consistently deliver results. Business acumen to deal with stakeholders from all functional areas, understanding and satisfying their diverse needs and . . .

Robert N. Weingarten CFO Mr. Weingarten has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since January 2004. From July 1992 to present, Mr. Weingarten has been the sole shareholder of Resource One Group, Inc., a financial consulting and advisory company. From February 2003 to present, he has served as the Chief Financial Officer of YouthStream Media Networks, Inc., a publicly traded company (YSTM. PK).

Chris has been very fortunate during his music career to have played with some of the industry's very best. Dave Brannon began playing with Chris during their teenage years in the first band. Ironically, he is still playing lead guitar for him and also does some vocals. Denton Walker, a fantastic steel player, and Michael Keeton , one of the greatest drummers around, are two of the very best.

Randy Saaf Randy Saaf is the founding CEO of MediaDefender, Inc. MediaDefender, led by Randy Saaf and Octavio Herrera, created the industry and continues to be the leading provider of Internet Piracy Prevention technologies. MediaDefender sells its technology to most of the worlds leading entertainment companies, and Randy continues to serve his function as CEO. Randy received his bachelors of science in engineering from Harvey Mudd College in 1998.

Jonathan V. Diamond . Mr. Diamond has served our Chief Executive Officer and director since September 2003. From January 2003 to the present, he has also served as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a director of YouthStream Media Networks, Inc., a publicly-traded company. He was the co-founder of N2K, Inc. and served as its Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer through its 1999 merger with CDnow, Inc., an e-commerce company.

John Siket Producer, Mixing Bill Emmons Engineer moe. Producer, Main Performer, Mixing Assistant

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Jon has been writing, composing and performing original works of music since the age of 7. Using a blend of synthesized sounds, loops and live accoustic instruments, Jon records inspired instrumental themes ranging from sweeping orchestral scores to intimate folk songs and everything in between. Jon graduated from the University of Columbia, Missouri with an interdisciplinary degree in Theatre, Music and Art.

Bill Emmons Engineer, Mixing

Tom Fuelling CFO Tom Fuelling joined Global Conference Partners as CFO with more than ten years of diversified experience in finance and operations with growth-oriented companies in the media/entertainment and internet/technology industries.

Mary Lemanski is a talented and eclectic singer, songwriter, and musician, who has also worked in many facets of the music industry, including promotion, radio, staging and live sound production, recording, and remix production. After high school, Mary earned a degree in Music and Business Administration with a concentration in Musical Composition and an emphasis in piano and voice from Millikin University.

Kevin Mills Assistant Engineer Steve Orchard Engineer

George Marino Mastering Michael Rosen Engineer, Mixing

Deborah Hinds started the SoulTalk audio program as a way to promote and profile talented, under marketed soul artists. This exciting new show features in-depth interviews with artists, showcases their latest music, and provides listeners with information on upcoming live performances. Deborah was recently featured as an on-air guest on Michael Baisden's syndicated radio show, "The B-Side," for her work on SoulTalk.

Joe McGrath Engineer, Mixing

Tim Skold Programming, Producer, Engineer, Performer